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  1. Jay P

    Transmission blowing fluid everywhere

    So my son took the TJ out, he was driving and all of a sudden there was smoke everywhere. Turned out to be transmission fluid and I found a line blown off from the radiator. I thought that was it so I filled it back up so he could limp it home but the fluid ran right through it. Emptied 3 qts on...
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    Dana 35 to Dana 44 Axle Swap

    I believe I’m finally ready to do my swap. For some reason I can’t get my self to go out and do it. I’m afraid of issues. I know I’ll be driving around in 4 hi with the rear drive shaft removed(been there before) I know the driveshaft may be too long, I hear I may need an adapter to bolt it back...
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    Wheel spacers

    I can get some factory Ravines for $100 today and they are super clean. My question is about running them on 33s. Are wheel spacers a bad idea? I’ll run 10.50s to avoid them if it is. If not I have access to 12.50s on the cheap. What’s your thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Do I need a rear track bar bracket?

    I’ve read the thread on this issue and my head spins. I have an OME track bar relocation bracket on my rear courtesy of @bobthetj03 I just received my JKS Adjustable Trackbar. My bracket is not angled. I do not have an SYE or DCDS. Simple question I hope. Do I install on the OME bracket? or...
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    Parking cable on rear axle

    Well here it is! Time for the brakes to be renewed. My question is on the parking cable. My Dana 44 (bolt on) is not installed yet. Can I install the brakes on the axle without a parking brake cable and just fish the old one through once under the Jeep? What’s the sequence here? Also if there’s...
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    Bolt-in Dana 44 and Dana 30

    I found these locally for $1200 for the set including the tires and wheels. They would probably need a good freshen up job and brakes. They have 4.56 gears in both. Should I? Would you? I have 3.07s right now. These things are gone as fast as they post. I set up a pick up for tomorrow...
  7. Jay P

    Back to wrenching

    Hey all, I’m back after a pretty long hiatus. I did lurk here and there. I had a couple of life changing events that threw me for a loop. Anyways, let me get right back to it and ask.. currently riding on 31s that are balding quickly, wanting to jump up a size or 2. Of course I’m on the Dana...
  8. Jay P

    Moab Trip April 2018

    It’s been a while, life gets busy but anyways here are some thoughts, opinions and pics of our trip this year. Day 1- Fins and Things + Hells Revenge Day 2- Poison Spider Day 3- Gemeni Bridges + Long Canyon (non technical but a must in my opinion. Day 4- Steel Bender Loop/Flat I’ll try...
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    Tonneau cover and tubular steps

    Ok, I bought a cover for the back of the TJ today and whine I was there the guy said “for another $20 bucks I’ll give you all of this stuff .... here’s the list Tubular side steps (nerf?) I know ... Light mounts for below the window KC lights (factory replacements) not wired for fogs and...
  10. Jay P

    Popping noise in front while turning after lift install

    I’m sure somewhat here has experienced this and cured it. Pops while turning. Track bar at frame maybe? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Jay P

    Control arm identification

    I had these CA’s given to me in a box of goods that the PO said that he had from a previous Jeep. I can’t budge them because I believe they are fixed but I’m wondering if you guys can identify them? I may use them for my 3” lift if I can use some universal bushings possibly. Sent from my...
  12. Jay P

    BDS, Teraflex, or OME

    Alright I can’t decide so help me out. BDS- inexpensive Tera- expensive but I like to try different things OME- tried and true New RS500x in rear(front already has) I’m willing to be the test dummy here as it seems not many have Tera or BDS. This will happen this weekend. I don’t need...
  13. Jay P

    Baby steps build

    Alright here goes. Back in July my son bought a 2000 TJ Sport. Long story short, it is his DD and we are building it together slowly. It came with a 2” BB lift with stock shocks in the rear and Ranchos in the front. Here’s what we (I) have done to it so far. Kenwood Head unit Kicker amp 10”...
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    Rear track bar bracket torx bolt removal?

    So... I’m trying to remove the torx bolt on the axle side of my rear track bar. It’s stuck at the very end meaning it’s almost out. I’m a total rookie when it comes to this but a couple of questions. Do I need to mess with the frame side at all so I can add a bracket? Can I just leave it on...
  15. Jay P

    Tj console replacement (automatic)

    Have any of you replaced your center console? If so did you find a decent price? I need one for an automatic that doesn’t cost $400 preferably Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Question on how I should build our TJ

    So I’m doing a build with my son, it’s a 2000 TJ Sport, auto, 3.07 [emoji1361] (I know) gears with the Dana 35/30. I live in Utah about 3-4 hours from Moab and there’s many trails within an hour from us. I know this gets asked a ton without info on plans for the Jeep and how it will be used. I...
  17. Jay P

    Budget boost axle offset

    My axles are 2 inches off front and rear with just a 2” budget boost that the previous owner did. Shocks are still stock. Now of course that will all change but 2 inches seems excessive. I’m going to try and stick with the 31s on this build and do a proper tummy tuck eventually, but it...
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    Jeep is always hot to the touch: is this normal?

    What’s up everyone. Pretty new here but I’m on my 4th Jeep build and 2nd TJ, this one is black and although it never overheats it is always pretty hot to the touch on the hood for a good while after running it no matter the temp outside here in SLC So I want to ask if it’s pretty normal and if...
  19. Jay P

    4.0 engine mods?

    Just a quick question, do you guys suggest any upgrades that actually work or would changing gears be the best option? We have a 2000 TJ Sport with 31x10.50s and 3.07 gears. It runs great but of course it’s sucks gas and it’s tapping my 19 yr olds bank account. Or just refer me to a thread...